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Fash Trend - Animal Prints

After posting this on the fan page over the weekend, a "Mean Girls" movie session was inevitable. I'm always amazed at how much I still laugh at the same jokes. The film is definitely right there next to "Clueless" and "10 Things I hate about you" as the most quotable films of our time. But despite "Mean Girls" intense amount of high school fabulousness, I still can't make sense of the awkward "animal" moments scattered throughout. I'm all for tapping into your animal instincts but lets aim for a less psychical approach... like incorporating into your winter wardrobe. From leopard, to zebra, to sneak skin and beyond, it seems every member of the jungle is fighting for its moment on the runway these days. Sure, a dramatic print can be ultra fabulous, but they do tend to come with a side challenge. There's a thin line between classically chic and looking like a cast member of Jerseylicious. The key is styling. Once you have your print of choice, focus on toning it down with all the extra additions. Neutral colors will always blend beautifully, but I do urge you to toss in some color here and there. When it comes to styling my favorite animal prints, I always turn to layering. An eye catching peek of print will always add a fun element without being too in your face. I recently took this approach here, with the same dress. Above I'm wearing a stunning Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's trench which I paired with my Andrew Charles leopard print dress and an over sized scarf from Hollister. To add a hint of fall nostalgia, I added my orange knee highs and my go-to grey chunky heels by Candie's. I urge you all to try incorporating leopard prints into your wardrobe this winter. A scarf, handbag or even a major pair of leopard print ankle boots, will always take an ensemble to the next level. What's your favorite way to wear leopard?

Something Extra:Incorporate the animal print trend into your wardrobe this winter. Check out my picks from Shopbop.com. Click the picture to shop the merchandise!

Great styling tips, especially your use of neutral colors with prints. I totally agree you have to watch your styling, silhouette, and material when dressing in animal prints. I shiny, body con dress will make you look cheap and tacky. I also like your picks especially that Zac Posen pussy bow blouse very chic.

I love animal prints but in small dosis: as you said, it's too easy to go to the wrong way wearing this kind of prints. but I love how you combined your dress with this amazing jacket. You look favolous!

Hello, I visit your blog very often because you are my inspiration. I love your style. This animal print dress is amazing especially with red socks - very oryginal. I am going to put also my collection of lampard print imagines soon. So pls check my blog. It's my pleasure to follow you, and thanks for following me. http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com/

your outfit is adorable! Love the animal print dress! I have gotten into animal print with my accessories, I have yet to buy a dress with animal print. I really want a leopard print cardigan. I just have not found the perfect one!

I love that outfit! Speaking of animal print, I saw a girl at the airport wearing zebra print fleece pants--they weren't flattering at all. ha ha. I think she needs to read this post and take your advice!

My favorite ways are through accessories & shoes!! I love what you've done here-- but you're right, overdoing it in the wrong way can make you look like Jerseylicious. My phone case is Zebra print, anyway- So it's better for me to have a few pops of print vs. wearing animal print as a main piece in my wardrobe. I had some Leopard ballet flats that I wore hole through last fall! I need a new pair, b/c they juchzed up everything I wore them with!

You are definitely wearing 'leopard' very well! I love how you mixed it with the grey suede pumps... I would never have thought to do that, but it looks great!! I love leopard, coloured leopard, regular leopard, leopard accessories etc. but like you it has to be done within reason... don't want to look like the crazy animal print lady lol :pHappy Holidays!!Bella xoxhttp://www.chicinvancity.com/

I love this post as you can see from my blog I LOVE the animal print trend at the moment it is great :) it really can make a basic outfit look great :) I love the leopard and snakeskin print at the moment :) great post love p XX

yay! yay! yay! so glad you stopped by my blog and invited me over! i ADORE your blog... and this outfit! i'm totally digging the red knee socks. you are gorgeous! ps... i read your bio... i went to college in alabama too... troy university... played volleyball there... and met my husband there... so alabama def holds a special place in my heart. again... so glad i found your blog!

you look GORGEOUS! i LOVE this outfit! i wish i was 10 years younger so i could pull off the knee socks still...i tried the ankle socks with heels look and i look as though i just came out of a zz top video (lol...you may have to look that one up...showing my age here).

What a great way to style a gorgeous leopard dress. I love the bright thigh highs. I was just planning a girlie movie night and put Mean Girls, Clueless and 10 things I hate about you on the list! All classics.